tater tot soup

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Beaumont, TX
Updated on Dec 9, 2013

This recipe was given to my daughter from one of her co-workers. We made it last night, the recipe is definitely a keeper.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 4 - stalks celery diced small
  • 1 - large onion diced small
  • 3-4 tablespoons butter/margarine
  • 7 cups hot water
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup knorr brand powdered chicken bouillon
  • 1 - large 2 pound bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound velveeta cheese cut in cubes
  • - country white gravy mix (2 cup size)
  • 2 cups milk (less or more for desired thickness)
  • - sliced green onion
  • 1 package real bacon bits

How To Make tater tot soup

  • Step 1
    In large pot saute celery and onion in butter until veggies are soft.
  • Step 2
    Add 7 cups hot water and bring to a boil.
  • Step 3
    Add bouillon and whisk to blend well, then add tater tots.
  • Step 4
    Keep soup at a boil.
  • Step 5
    In small bowl mix 2 cups cold water with gravy mix and whisk until smooth.
  • Step 6
    Add this to boiling soup; stir well so it doesn't stick to bottom.
  • Step 7
    Reduce heat and stir in cubed cheese.
  • Step 8
    Add milk to desired thickness.
  • Step 9
    Do not over cook because it will scorch and stick to bottom of pot.
  • Step 10
    Once cheese is melted and blended in, soup should be done.
  • Step 11
    You can stir bacon bits and green onion into soup or you can use as topping for each bowl when serving.

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Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #easy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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